How to Search Indiana Wants & Warrants (Start Here)
Active warrants in Indiana are maintained by law enforcement at state, county, and local levels. There is no single database of all warrants in Indiana.
What this page covers: Indiana state warrant databases, most-wanted lists, and county-level warrant search tools where available. What it does not cover: Federal warrants (those are handled by the U.S. Marshals and FBI).
Where to start: Check the state law enforcement agency first for statewide warrant searches. For county-level warrants, contact the county sheriff. Many county sheriffs post active warrant lists on their websites.
Common mistake: Most-wanted lists only show high-priority fugitives. If you need to check whether someone has any active warrant, a most-wanted list is not enough — contact the county sheriff or clerk of court directly.
Statewide warrant search
Most wanted list
Indianapolis
Sex offender registry
State police / DPS
US Marshals district
Number of counties
92 counties
Population
6,924,275
Households
2,729,800
Median Income
$70,030
Median Home Value
$207,000
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Indiana wants & warrants URL verified against the official state publisher at www.in.gov on the review date. 7 primary .gov sources cited below.
Indiana Wants & Warrants — Key Facts (2026)
Outstanding warrants, fugitive lists, and active sheriff's warrants for Indiana — what's public, what isn't, and how to verify in 2026.
Public
Public-facing fugitive list
Yes (state portal)
Sealed
Active arrest warrants
Often non-public until executed
NCIC
Federal warrant index
Law enforcement only
$0
Cost of public warrant lookup
Free in most states
24-48h
New filings lag
Typical processing delay
Sheriff most-wanted list
100%
State fugitive portal
90%
NCIC (federal index)
0%
Sealed arrest warrant
0%
FBI Top-10 (national)
100%
Unit: % publicly searchable.
What Changed in 2026 — Indiana Wants & Warrants
2026
Indiana wants & warrants portal active
The official Indiana portal at www.in.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for wants & warrants in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for wants & warrants
The FBI Most Wanted Fugitives at www.fbi.gov provides federal-level context that complements Indiana state records.
2026
Indiana access in 2026
For 2026, Indiana continues to publish wants & warrants information through state-authorized portals; check www.in.gov for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Indiana's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.
The 3-Path Indiana Warrant Search
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Path 1 — Sheriff most-wanted
Most Indiana sheriffs publish a 'Most Wanted' page on the county sheriff's official .gov or county site.
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Path 2 — State fugitive portal
Indiana's statewide fugitive/warrant list is published by the state law enforcement agency.
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Path 3 — Federal fugitives
FBI Most Wanted (fbi.gov/wanted) and U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted (usmarshals.gov) are the public federal lists.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Indiana Wants & Warrants
❌ Myth: "No warrant online = no warrant exists."
✓ Truth: False. Many Indiana counties never publish active warrants online. Call the sheriff or court clerk to confirm.
❌ Myth: "NCIC is searchable by the public."
✓ Truth: False. NCIC is law-enforcement only. The public cannot directly search the national crime index.
❌ Myth: "FBI Most Wanted = all federal fugitives."
✓ Truth: False. The Ten Most Wanted is symbolic. Thousands of federal fugitives exist; many never appear publicly.
❌ Myth: "Sealed warrants are deleted."
✓ Truth: False. Sealed warrants still exist — they just don't appear in public search. Law enforcement can still see them.
❌ Myth: "Private warrant lookup sites are official."
✓ Truth: False. Only Indiana state and county .gov sources are authoritative; third-party sites often have stale or incorrect data.
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.in.gov — Official Indiana Wants & Warrants — State portal for Indiana wants & warrants
- FBI Most Wanted Fugitives — Federal fugitive list (national)
- U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted — U.S. Marshals top fugitives
- DOJ Wanted Fugitives — Department of Justice component agencies
- ICE Most Wanted — Immigration & Customs Enforcement
- DEA Most Wanted Fugitives — Drug Enforcement Administration
- ATF Most Wanted — Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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Wants & Warrants Databases
28 official Indiana wants & warrants sources.
Wants & Warrants
Warrants - Allen County Sheriff
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All extraditions, including court hearings and transportation arrangements, are handled by this division. The Warrants & Fugitive Division is also responsible for the service/transport of mental commitment orders/patients. Allen County Courthouse 715 South Calhoun St., Room 104 Fort Wayne, IN 46802
COUCH, TYLER JACOB | Dearborn County Sheriff's Office ...
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The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office (IN) website is an interactive tool designed to help improve communication with Dearborn County residents. The Dearborn County Sheriff's Office (NC) website allows users to Submit a Tip and provides information related to county news, county jail and inmates, ...
Delaware County, IN / Document Center / CITIZEN ALERT: Fraudulent Calls Regarding Warrants /
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WE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THERE ARE CALLS BEING MADE TO THE CITIZENS OF DELAWARE COUNTY REGARDING WARRANTS. THE CALLER IDENTIFIES THEMSELVES AS AN EMPLOYEE WITH THE DELAWARE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THAT THE COURT HAS ISSUED A WARRANT FOR THEIR ARREST. THE CALLER GOES ON TO SAY THAT THEY CAN POST A CASH BOND TO KEEP FROM BEING ARRESTED AND THEY OFFER TO STAY ON THE PHONE TO WAIT SO THEY CAN GO GET THE MONEY.
Public Defender / Greene County, Indiana
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Greene County, Indiana · Menu · Start Content · 44 S Franklin St Bloomfield, IN 47424 · Get Directions · P.O. Box 86 Bloomfield, IN 47424 · Phone: (812) 384-9370 · Fax: (812) 384-9371 · Staff Directory · Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Closed for Lunch 12-1pm ·
Wanted and Missing Persons - Indianapolis
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A listing of fugitives wanted by FBI Indianapolis for violent and non-violent crimes, suspected terrorism, kidnapping and missing persons cases, and cases for which the FBI is seeking more information .
🌐 fbi.gov
Lookup Current Inmates | Hamilton County, IN
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Search through a database of current inmates in the Hamilton County Jail.
Administration and Records | Hancock County, IN
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Verify active Indiana warrants by visiting www.mycase.in.gov · Back ground checks are done thru the jail. Must present valid i.d. Available anytime come through the Jail Visitor's entrance and pick up information phone. Note: These are local (Hancock County) background checks only.
Marion County Sheriff's Office
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Indianapolis & Marion County are represented by several elected officials.
🌐 indy.gov
Sheriff's Department - Putnam County | Indiana
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Use the link above to lookup individuals currently lodged in the Putnam County Jail. · The AMBER Alert Program is a voluntary partnership between law-enforcement agencies, broadcasters, transportation agencies, and the wireless industry, to activate an urgent bulletin in the most serious child-abduction cases. Access Indiana Indiana Business Research Center Out of State Sex Predator Locator State Government Phone Numbers State Government Consumer Alerts
Child Support / Sullivan County, IN
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Our office can help you establish paternity for children born out of wedlock, establish a support order and health care order and enforce and/or modify existing support orders. We can also assist in locating absent parents or help collect past due child support. It should be noted that the Sullivan County Prosecutor’s Office is prohibited under state and federal law from becoming involved in custody and visitations issues.
Home - Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office
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On May 13, 2026 , at approximately 1:56 AM, deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2600 block of Ashwood Ave for a reported residential burglary in p https://vanderburghsheriff.org/deputies-investigating-att...
Most Wanted | Clinton County Sheriff's Office IN
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The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office (IN) website is an interactive website developed to help improve communication with area residents. The Clinton County Sheriff website allows residents to connect with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office by reporting crimes, submitting tips, Inmate Funds, ...
Warrantsearch — howardcosheriff.com
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Official source for wants & warrants (www.howardcosheriff.com).
Pulaski County - Indiana Judicial Branch
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For local court contact information, visit the county's official website or see our directory of courts and clerks. Contact the local court directly with questions about jury duty, an upcoming court date, or getting a copy of a document in your case if it isn't available online · The Indiana ...
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Warrant Search - Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office
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Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription · 3500 N. Harlan Ave Evansville, IN 47711
Porter County Sheriff’s Office IN
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The Porter County Sheriff’s Office IN website is designed to improve our communication with the citizens of Porter County and surrounding areas. The Citizens may learn about Schools in the community, join our team, access information about the Community Outreach programs and more.
Indiana Incarcerated Database Search
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Featured Fugitives - Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for Elkhart County
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Elkhart · Indiana · More Information · N/A · 05/1968 · 5'5" Unknown · Black · Brown · Hispanic · Violent Crimes · Magdaleno V. Hernandez · Non-support of a Dependent Child · Elkhart · IN · More Information · $42,200 · 06/1955 · 5'03" 130 · Black ·
Inmate Lookup – Gibson County Sheriff
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Gibson County Sheriff · GIBSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE · Emergency: 911 | Administration Office: (812) 385-3496 · Inmate Lookup · Community Information & Assistance · Commend an Officer · Forms & Permits · Our History · Crime Statistics · Most Wanted
Contact Directory for CHPD – CHPD
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Your Name = Your First and Last Name, Radio #, Badge # or any combination of the same is acceptable · Post Title = This is what appears on the list shown under “Officer Information Posts”. It is important to use the following configuration to make it easier to read: XP: 1234 Main Street ...
Law Enforcement - Carroll County Sheriff’s Office
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The Warrant Unit locates and arrests individuals in Carroll County wanted on outstanding warrants for the Sheriff’s Office, allied agencies, and other jurisdictions.
clarkcounty.in.gov
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Search for Indiana warrants. Learn about arrest warrants, search warrants, civil capias warrants, and more. Understand the laws governing warrants' public disclosure and how to check for active warrants in Indiana, including details on online searches, access to public records, and the duration of warrant validity.
Report Crime | Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers Inc | IN
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Current Inmates - Howard County Sheriff's Office
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The Howard County Sheriff’s Office website is an interactive website developed to help improve communication with area residents. The Howard County Sheriff website allows residents to connect with the Howard County Sheriff’s Office by reporting crimes, submitting tips, and other interactive ...
Form Center • Lafayette, IN • CivicEngage
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The fact a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. Anyone with information about Fikes’ whereabouts is asked to contact the Lafayette Police at (765) 807-1200 or the anonymous ...
News List | West Lafayette, IN - Indiana
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Official wants & warrants source (www.westlafayette.in.gov).
Indiana Counties
92 Indiana counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I check the Indiana most-wanted list?▼
Indiana's statewide wanted-persons and active-warrant information is published by the Official Indiana Wants & Warrants. View the current list at www.in.gov. Additional federal fugitives can be reviewed on the FBI Most-Wanted portal.
How do I know if I have an outstanding warrant in Indiana?▼
Most warrants in Indiana are issued at the county or municipal level by the local court or sheriff. The Official Indiana Wants & Warrants (www.in.gov) publishes statewide and felony-level warrant data; for misdemeanor and traffic warrants you generally must contact the clerk of the issuing court directly. Sheriffs in each county also maintain local active-warrant pages.
Can a private person serve or enforce a warrant in Indiana?▼
No. Only sworn law-enforcement officers can serve and execute warrants in Indiana. Civilians who locate a wanted person should report the information to the Official Indiana Wants & Warrants or local law enforcement at www.in.gov rather than attempt direct contact. Some Indiana warrants also carry a reward administered by the issuing agency.
How do I clear an old Indiana warrant?▼
A Indiana warrant generally must be cleared through the court that issued it — by appearing in person, hiring counsel, or filing a motion to quash. The Official Indiana Wants & Warrants can confirm whether a warrant is currently active in the statewide system at www.in.gov, but only the issuing judge can recall or quash it.
Does Indiana share warrant data with other states?▼
Yes. Indiana warrants that meet entry criteria are uploaded to the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC), making them visible to law enforcement nationwide. The Official Indiana Wants & Warrants at www.in.gov manages Indiana's NCIC interface and entry standards.